Kansas State University

Intensive English Program These classes are for students who wish to study English for their own goals or who wish to prepare themselves for academic work in the University. In addition, the ELP sponsors a number of fieldtrips and social activities so that students can learn about American culture. Classes Students who come to study on an F-1 or a J-1 Visa must be enrolled in a full course load. For students in the English Language Program, this means they must enroll in 18 hours. These are the classes that students take in the intensive program: • Reading (6 hrs.) • Listening (3 hrs.) • Speaking (3 hrs.) • Written Communication (6 hrs.) Levels Students are placed in the appropriate level of classes depending on their scores on the English Proficiency Test. The following are levels offered at the ELP: • DAS 136 - Beginning English I • DAS 138 - Beginning English II • DAS 140 - Intermediate English I • DAS 150 - Intermediate English II (and DAS 150 Fast Track - Intermediate English II) • DAS 152 - Advanced English I / DAS 154 - Advanced English II Placement and Recommendations Students take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) at the beginning of the semester for placement and again at the end of the semester to show progress. The ELP makes recommendations to the University as to a student's readiness for academic work based on the following criteria: • EPT • Final Achievement Tests • Major field of study • Graduate/Undergraduate Admission status

University English Classes In an effort to provide international students with quality English instruction, the following support courses have been developed. The purpose of the courses is to support graduate students having 1 or 2 part scores on the TOEFL below 20. Classes are taken during the student's first semester of enrollment in the university. These courses will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. To remain in good standing with the Graduate School, all graduate students should maintain a grade of B or higher in all courses. This does not apply to DAS 179 which is for credit/no credit. DAS 176 - Reading Skills Instruction in academic reading skills. Includes practice in increasing reading speed, developing an academic vocabulary, and improving critical reading and test taking skills. DAS 177- Written Communication Instruction in academic writing skills in order to improve the writing of reports, analyses, and summaries. Includes grammar review, the study of style, and development of an academic vocabulary. DAS 178 - Oral Communication Instruction to improve listening comprehension and note-taking skills. Instruction in conversational speaking, with an emphasis on developing oral fluency and the effective use of vocabulary and idioms. Includes pronunciation practice, group work and short academic presentation. DAS179 - Speaking and Pronunciation Instruction in speaking for non-native speakers of English to improve comprehension of non-simplified conversational English. Practice of communication skills in a variety of situations as well as the pronunciation of troublesome English sounds and intonation patterns. • Students wanting to improve listening skills need to enroll in DAS 178. • People wanting to improve pronunciation and speaking skills should enroll in DAS 179. • Taking DAS 179 does not replace the required SPEAK score of 50 in order to teach, • as that is a requirement set by the Board of Regents. • Tuition is set at regular university rates. • Permission can be given for this class over KATS. E-mail us at elp@ksu.edu and be sure to give your ID number. DAS 185 – Teaching and Cultural Orientation for Teaching Assistants Introduction to the American classroom, university policies, the American undergraduate, and cultural differences. Discussion of teaching techniques and viewing of videotapes of good and bad examples of teaching. Students give their own teaching presentations and have a private tutorial session on their videotaped performance, focusing on teaching techniques, pronunciation, vocabulary, and body language.